Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Charina Santiago
Clarksburg, MD
· Montgomery County
131 Prado Lane,
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Quick Facts
Capacity
7 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
255683
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Charina Santiago is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Clarksburg MD, with a maximum capacity of 7 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of the two (2) emergency cards being annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been reviewed, annually updated, obtained, and are accessible in the child files. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of paper towels accessible to the children in the bathroom. Provider placed paper towels in an accessible location at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a written daily record of each day's attendance in care that is verified by the child's parent or guardian. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and how it will be maintained moving forward with evidence of how it will be maintained. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Full | 13A.15.08.01D(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a child that was napping on another level of the home that was under the age of 2 years old. Provider relocated the child to the same level as the provider and other children of the home at the time of the inspection when she woke up from her nap. LS observed a written statement from the parent approving the provider to allow the child to nap on a separate level. LS explained the regulation and remaining on the same level at all times. LS observed evidence of a working camera in the room used to observe the child. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of this regulation and how it will be maintained moving forward. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 locks on cabinets in the kitchen that need repaired in order to keep potentially harmful items; cleaning supplies and poisonous products; inaccessible to children. Provider to submit photographic evidence that the locks have been fixed. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of the consumer pamphlet being given or shared with parents. Provider printed the consumer pamphlet and posted it on the parent board during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was not notified of the new resident in the home. Provider submitted medical evaluation form, DOB, and social security of daughter at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a thermometer or a working flashlight. Provider corrected both items at the time of the inspection. Specifically, placed new batteries in the flashlight and placed a working thermometer in the first aid bag. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 1 child's emergency form that was missing an authorized pick-up person. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's emergency forms that were not updated at least annually. | |||
| 2021-07-13 | Conversion | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of all first aid supplies as being maintained as required. Specifically, the provider was missing a large, thick gauze pad or sanitary pad. Provider corrected this by placing a heavy absorbent diaper with the first aid supplies. | |||
| 2021-07-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of all emergency forms as being maintained. Specifically, 3 forms were missing name, address, and/or telephone number of the child's physician. | |||
| 2021-07-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of paper towels being placed within reach of a child capable of using the toilet without assistance. | |||
| 2021-07-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the provider washing hands after diapering. | |||
| 2021-07-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the provider washing the child's hands after diapering. | |||
| 2020-07-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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